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Why Vella’s Cauliflowers are the best band in the world…ever

Today in the newspaper, a bunch of writers have selected their dream bands, their musical five-a-sides, so to speak. The rules for selection were simple: one front person, drummer and bass player and two others; No more than two dead …

Jim Carroll

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Tue, Oct 12, 2010, 11:33

Today in the newspaper, a bunch of writers have selected their dream bands, their musical five-a-sides, so to speak.

The rules for selection were simple: one front person, drummer and bass player and two others; No more than two dead people for the starting five; No more than one person from one band (players in crossover bands are allowed); Each band must have a name and a short explanation as to why this is the best band ever. This is not a list of the best musicians – this is the best band as a unit working effectively together